MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,298 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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low effort rear service brake
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
low effort rear service brake
both rear tyres perished
engine running lean
o/s/f wiper blade broken
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XEL 523S is a 1978 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XEL 523S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of XEL 523S?
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What year was XEL 523S registered?
XEL 523S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 6 June 1978.
Is XEL 523S safe to buy?
The MOT history for XEL 523S shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does XEL 523S have outstanding finance?
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